36 questions
3 answers
Surface Book 3 not sending 120Hz over DP 1.4
Hello, For quite some time I have been gaming from my Surface Book 3 to a Samsung Odyssey monitor at 120Hz with a DP 1.4 to usb-c cable. Recently, the monitor no longer detects the 120Hz signal from my laptop. It will simply go to standby mode. If I…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
asked 2024-03-20T14:25:39+00:00
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asked 2025-07-07T16:28:16.88+00:00
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On my Surface Book 3, external drive does not connect on usb-c but works on Surface Dock...
Hello, I have a Surface Book 3 that I like a lot but I have a persistent problem with the usb-c port. I have an external drive with usb-c connector. It is not recognized and the the discret GPU (RTX3000) does not appear in the control panel. If I connect…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2024-09-02T20:56:47+00:00
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asked 2025-07-07T16:28:16.88+00:00
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1 answer
Surface Book 3 - [ANNOYING] high pitch sound coming from USB hub when connected
Recently purchased a Surface Book 3; When I plug in a USB hub an annoying high pitched sound emits from the USB Hub. I've tried different USB hubs (USB-C and USB-A); the high pitched sound presents using both. This doesn't happen when connecting the…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2021-12-02T01:20:30+00:00
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asked 2025-07-07T16:28:16.88+00:00
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1 answer
USB 3.1 controller on Surface Book 3 downgraded to USB 2.0 Windows 11
Hello. I'm a happy owner of Surface Book 3, a great little machine. But suddenly my USB 3.1 controller started to behave like USB 2.0. In Bluetooth and devices all my external SSDs say that this device could run faster in connected to USB 3 port. In…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2025-01-31T06:06:31+00:00
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asked 2025-07-07T16:28:16.88+00:00
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7 answers
Keyboard and Touchpad not working "USB not recognized"
Hello, I own a Surface Book 2 (i7 8GB 256GB). Suddenly the keyboard and touchpad stopped working. If I remeber correctly, this was after an update. The keyboard lighting and screen detatch button still function correctly, but the USB Ports don't. You…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2021-10-10T11:00:50+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers
Surface Book 2 SD card reader has suddenly stopped working.
My SD reader stopped working, I thought maybe it was because I didn't update my windows 10 to 11, but I just did, and it still doesnt work. -Now my system is fully updated so I don't think that is the issue -I haven't added any new programs -I ran a…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2023-02-19T23:37:10+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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2 answers
Surface 2 USB ports not working
USB ports not seen and not working. Tried many different memory sticks, recovery attempted, removed drivers and reinstalled etc Any ideas?
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2022-05-01T10:14:48+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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1 answer
Surface Book 3 USB C - Xtorm Power Bank Charging
Hi, I recently purchased an Xtorm power bank that provides up to 100W charging via USB-C. However, when I connect this power bank to my Surface Book 3 Model 1899 i7, the battery icon repeatedly blinks, alternating between charging and discharging.…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2023-06-10T06:52:20+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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2 answers
Surface book 2 and surface dock
Hi, I am looking into getting a vertical dock for my surface book 2 with an integrated surface dock in it which the laptop plugs into via the surface connect cable to allow it to connect to my other monitor. If I wanted to undock the laptop so I could…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2022-12-13T21:18:07+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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My built-in SD card reader stopped working and the "Memory technology devices" section doesn't not appear in the Device Manager
My SD reader stopped working (the built-in SD card reader at the side of the Surface Book 2), I thought maybe it was because I didn't update my windows 10 to 11, but I just did, and it still doesnt work. -My SD card works in other laptops (sandisk is the…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2023-08-20T10:58:46+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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1 answer
Surface Book 3 with LG 34WK95U-W screen - 5120x2160
Hello Does the USB-C port on a Surface Book 3 (15 inch version) support DisplayPort 1.2 or 1.4? Can the Surface Book 3 drive the LG 5K2K 34WK95U-W screen? At what fps will it run? The max native resolution is 5120x2160. Is it possible to…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2021-04-09T11:38:21+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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2 answers
"USB device might need more power" error message
Recently bought an iPhone 16, plugged in the phone's original USB-C charging cable to my Surface Book 3 USB-C port to charge the phone, and received the notification "USB device might need more power." Phone displays that it's charging, but I'm…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2025-01-16T22:17:54+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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2 answers
How do I setup 2 external monitors with Surface book 3 and Surface dock 4 thunderbolt?
I have a Surface Book 3 running Windows 10. All Windows and graphics card drivers are up-to-date. I tried connecting two external monitors (Dell - S3222DGM 32" LED Curved QHD FreeSync Gaming Monitor) via USB-C to DisplayPort cables using the…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2023-08-01T23:22:39+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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2 answers
USB-A ports on Surface book 3
I have a Microsoft surface book 3 and the USB-A ports feel loose and don't always work. Is there a way to have these fixed?
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2025-05-22T23:36:48+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
Anonymous
46 answers
Windows 11 update: Failure to detect USB-C monitors
On April 14th, I updated my Windows 11 PCs (Surface Pro 7 and Surface Book 3) to build KB5012592. Since that time, I have tried two different Surface Dock 2s and neither, with either PC, recognizes my monitors via the USB-C ports. Finally, I switched…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2022-04-16T17:16:29+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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2 answers
Surface Book 3 - USB C Port is not working properly
USB C Port is not working properly on my Surface Book 3. It goes on and off (blinks) while connected. Charging through the USB C is not possible and devices cannot be connected. Surprisingly, USB C devices only work if the computer is also connected to…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2023-12-04T20:20:04+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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dual monitors of surface book 3
How can I get dual monitors with a surface book 3? I was told I could with a thunderbolt 4 docking station, but I don't think the surface book 3 supports thunderbolt 4 even though microsoft support says it does.
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2023-11-06T02:29:30+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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3 answers
Can I charge a Surface Book 3 via USB-C
I have a Surface Book 3 with 15 inches screen (127W). Can I charge it via USB-C? What USB-C chargers can I use?
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2023-06-21T12:47:09+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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1 answer
USB Ports Fail When Monitor Moves
I have a Surface 3. My USB ports fail on a regular basis, usually when I bump into my desk, causing the tablet portion of the computer to wobble slightly. I then hear the noises indicating that something's been un-plugged. And as a result, my mouse…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2021-04-22T14:07:42+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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1 answer
Surface Book 2 Keyboard Suggestions
My surface book keyboard stopped working today. I keep getting a "USB Device not recognized" error and the only buttons that work are detach and Fn. (like this:…
Surface | Surface Book | USB-C
36 questions
asked 2024-06-15T22:04:11+00:00
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asked 2025-06-30T16:14:36.5966667+00:00
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